Android/iOS: We've talked about the benefits of interval training on a stationary bike before, and while there are a ton of apps to help, Interval Clock is a customizable training app that will get you started quickly, help you find an effective workout, and still leave you free to switch things up as you choose.

iPhone: At first glance, Climate Clock looks like any other clock app for the iPhone, but it integrates a weather app in a pretty creative way: by putting the hourly temperature and forecast right on the hour indicator, so you can see what the weather will be like at any point during the day just by looking at the…

iOS: We've mentioned how the Wake N Shake Alarm Clock app forces you to shake your iPhone (and wake you up better) in the morning, but at $1.99 you might have been hesitant to check it out. For the rest of the week it's on sale for 99¢.

iOS/Android: We've mentioned how the Wake N' Shake alarm clock app makes you shake your phone vigorously to shut off the alarm in the morning, but the latest version of the app adds another incentive to get up on time: The early bird crushes his friends in a multiplayer game.

Android: Did you wake up this morning feeling awful, even though you got plenty of sleep the night before? You may have woken at the deep end of your sleep schedule. Sleep Time Alarm Clock is a free app for Android that will make sure that doesn't happen again.

Android: We've discussed a few great timers for Android, but Ovo Timer caught our eye because it's simple to use, visually impressive, and perhaps most importantly, completely free. Open the app, drag your finger around the screen to set the countdown timer, and when you let go, the timer will start. When it's…

Android: Most of us don't normally associate words like "elegant" with an app like a timer, but Timer for Android is a perfect example of how function doesn't have to be sacrificed for form. It's feature-rich, sharp-looking, and most importantly, it's functional—so much so that you won't mind dropping a buck for it.

iOS: Using a timer while you work can help you remember to stay on task, remember to take breaks, and is essential to the Pomodoro productivity technique. If you use a timer during the day and have an iPhone or iPad nearby that's doing nothing while you work, try the Minimalist Timer. It's free, it's lightweight, and…

It's definitely not the most efficient way to get a clock on your wall, or the cheapest, but if you're looking for a clock that turns heads, looks cool, and is a great starter project if you're interested in tinkering with an Arduino, this laser wall clock definitely fits the bill.

iOS: One of the first things you'll need if you want to try the Pomodoro productivity technique is a timer that will count down during the periods you're supposed to be working and alert you when it's time to take a break. PomodoroPro for iOS is a good-looking and elegant Pomodoro timer for the iPhone that will keep…

The clock on many Windows PCs in homes and small businesses can be off by a few minutes; by default it only updates intermittently on the time.windows.com server. To digitally record TV shows, not miss meeting times, or help with other situations that involve precise timing, you should consider pointing your clock an…

Many of us probably have old records lying around our basements or homes, and if you don't, there's no shortage of them at the local thrift store. Why not put one that you'll never play again to good use by turning it into an inexpensive clock that also looks great on your wall? Here's how.

Last time daylight savings time rolled around, iPhone users got a pretty big surprise when recurring alarms started going off at the wrong time. This time around, users are still having issues, though they seem to be a bit less common, a bit more varied, and much more anecdotal. Some are reporting their phones aren't…

Android: There are some pretty neat clock widgets to be had out there, but if you don't like what you find, free app Make Your Clock Widget lets you make your own—either from scratch or from a number of templates.

Windows only: Maybe you don't have time to create gradient color fades, embedded calendars, and interactive clocks into your desktop. SE-DesktopConstructor is a simplified desktop configuration tool for those who aren't in need of every widget there is.